Rome: VIP Vatican Breakfast with Guided Tour & Sistine Chapel

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Vatican City
With our Early Entrance into the Vatican, you’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.
2. Cortile della Pigna
Begin with an American-style breakfast in the Vatican's Courtyard among the majestic views of the Vatican with unparalleled serenity before the public is allowed inside.
3. Sphere within a Sphere
In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.
4. Vatican Museums
Then join your expert guide for a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums. Saunter along our carefully designed route to admire exquisite centuries old art collections and archeological wonders.
5. Gallery of the Maps
The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Maps is a mesmerizing display of intricate cartography, spanning centuries. Immerse yourself in history through vividly detailed maps, capturing the beauty of geography and artistry.
6. Sistine Chapel
From there, visit the Sistine Chapel – the Pope’s personal place of worship. Marvel at Michelangelo’s artistry as you immerse yourself within one of the world’s most significant landmarks.
7. St. Peter's Basilica
Finally, your guide will avoid long lines to get you into St. Peter’s Basilica to explore one of the pillars of the Catholic church. Remain in St. Peter’s Basilica after the tour to experience more of this amazing church at your leisure, or step back outside St. Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s clever optical illusion and the basilica’s heavenly facade.
8. St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square, an iconic masterpiece in Rome, embraces visitors with its grandeur. Designed by Bernini, the vast elliptical space is encircled by a majestic colonnade, symbolizing the Church's embrace. The central obelisk and fountains add splendor, while the stunning façade of St. Peter's Basilica stands as a beacon of architectural brilliance, inviting pilgrims and tourists alike to marvel at the heart of Vatican City.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
• Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
• On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
• * Please note all participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
• A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : paulbZ7720BG
Vatican was amazing, the tour skipped queues, was great. Look the Vatican is crazy busy always, tour helped me enjoy it and skip queues. Great to have breakfast there (the breakfast was terrible food wise) however the location and views were amazing
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Posted On : 2024-04-19 14:08:51

Posted By : Jason_S
It was great to have breakfast in the courtyard of the Vatican! A very unique experience. And it was awesome to be able to skip all of the lines to get into everything quickly. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 15:29:55

Posted By : Michele_E
Aksana was an amazing guide- very knowledgeable, easy to understand, presented everything in a very respectful and engaging way. Was disappointed that the breakfast was cancelled and the tour was down graded. Especially when we saw people having the breakfast and told by one of the other guides that is was possible to book.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 06:15:58

Posted By : Donna_B
We needed to cancel over a month before the tour and they would not give us a refund for canceling. This is unacceptable
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 07:03:02

Posted By : Andrea_G
Federico aka “Fred” was an amazing tour guide. He has a background in archaeology and was able to go through extensive detail about the Roman history and the specific history behind each piece. He highlighted the important art in each room. He was very knowledgeable about the context of each piece. He was able to entertain my nine-year old during a 3 hour tour. He was very personable and made the day so memorable. I initially was skeptical about the price tag of this tour but would book it again in a heartbeat. It was a beautiful and memorable day. My only advice do not eat at the cafe across the street from the entry of the Vatican the food and coffee are mediocre. Thank you aviator team for making my trip to the Vatican extra special.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 08:53:05

Posted By : Lucy_W
Frederica did a great job conveying so much history and art of the ancient Roman’s. It was wonderful to take it all in. Breakfast was great too!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 15:50:10

Posted By : vickij1988
This tour was great! We enjoyed the breakfast very much. Having breakfast at the Vatican was a unique experience. Our guide was super and very well-informed. Although this is a skip the line early access tour, there were big crowds of people, especially in the Sistine Chapel, so don’t go with the expectation that you and a small group will have the place to yourselves. Nevertheless, we thought it was worthwhile. I can’t imagine waiting in line to get in if you didn’t have a skip-the-line tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 13:12:17

Posted By : Conor_W
Absolutely breaktakkng experience. Would 100% recommend this tour. Would personally advise doing this tour last on your trip as nothing will top it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 13:22:33

Posted By : Scott_B
Our guide was terrific! Not only knowledgeable about everything but so passionate also. Recommending to my daughter who will be in Rome in a few months.
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Posted On : 2024-01-11 09:08:12

Posted By : Frank
Our guide was outstanding. Had a very helpful handout describing the paintings in the Sistine Chapel as well as other visual aids explaining the various areas that we visited.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 08:23:36